Exercise log

Abstract

An exercise device providing an exterior sheath for a standard Olympic weight bearing bar that secures the bar and weight while providing access to the bar for gripping and also providing secure handles which are perpendicular to the bar and parallel to the torso, providing alternate gripping posture for alternate exercise paradigms.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to the field of physical exercise equipment.[0003]2. Related Art[0004]Physical exercise has many benefits. For a complete and well rounded exercise program many believe each muscle must be exercised, often called isolating on that muscle. Numerous exercises have been developed which isolate each muscle and muscle group. A pervasive aspect of all exercise is the weight bar or the resistance applied to the muscle. This invention is directed to an improved weight bar useful in physical exercise.[0005]The development of the human bicep is an important part of the art of body building, particularly to the novice. The exercise normally practiced for building the biceps involves “curling”. The curling exercise is performed by grasping a weighted bar with each hand and curling the forearm upwardly and back toward the upper arms. Importantly, it is often through isolating on a particular muscle or muscle group, that...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a weightlifting exercise device that provides two alternate gripping paradiums for different exercise needs. The device has two sets of handles that are perpendicular to the ground and the user's torso, allowing for additional exercise focus, muscle isolation, and comfort. The device also allows for gripping the bar according to standard orientation or in a more obtuse angle between the arms and the chest for additional exercises. The device includes an elongated cylindrical exercise device with a continuous interior surface and a releasable exercise bar secured within the interior portion of the device. The device also includes fixedly attached gripping handles and securing means for the bar and weights. The technical effects of the invention include improved exercise focus, muscle isolation, and comfort while also allowing for additional exercise variations and weightlifting movements."

Problems solved by technology

The Bailey device possesses a number of shortcomings, however, which have prevented its acceptance and use by body builders.

One of the disadvantages of this device relates to the fact that the handles are rotatably mounted within the rings.

This construction is rather unstable and presents the opportunity for fingers and items of clothing to become pinched between the rollers which mounts the handles on the rings.

In fact, it has been found that this construction is rather weak because of the fact that the various sections of the bar must be secured to the rings by a series of welds which are constant shear bearing.

A disadvantage of the Bailey and Hightower devices lies in the fact that the handles may be turned independently.

This arrangement tends to promote uneven development of the muscles since the handles associated with the stronger arm may turn at a different rate or magnitude than the rings associated with the weaker arm.

Further disadvantages of exercise devices in the art relate to awkward hand positioning and substantial discomfort caused by the bar resting on the back or shoulders during leg exercises.

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